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American Maidenhair Fern
e. 5 to 2' tall and is most frequently found on rich wooded slopes, ravine bottoms and damp shady woods. This is a wetlands plant that does not flower or bloom. Crosiers (coiled young fiddleheads) emerge pink in spring. , fronds divide into finger-like projections). Wiry stems are reddish-brown to black. The Maidenhair will grow in colder areas if the plant has good air circulation. It features finely-textured, somewhat frilly fronds which have curved stalks and are palmately-divided (i. The attractive foliage is showcased in container plantings, foundation plantings, and groundcovers. American Maidenhair Ferns prefer moist, shady conditions, but will grow in sunnier spots if kept moist. The American Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum, is a deciduous, clump-forming fern which typically grows 1. This fern is a perennial and is deciduous in colder climates. ... get more information
Ebony Spleenwort Fern Ebony Spleenwort Fern, Asplenium platyneuron, is an evergreen fern which typically grows to 15" tall and occurs on rocky wooded ledges, rocky slopes and mossy banks. Plant in dry, rocky, shady areas of rock gardens (will grow in rocky crevices), native plant gardens or woodland areas. The ideal planting area would be in a shaded area rich in leaf mulch. This fern is very attractive when planted with wildflowers such as Tillium, Mertensia and columbines. |
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